Eminem Joins EZ Mil for Naruto Inspired MADARA Track

Eminem and EZ Mil released the Naruto-inspired track MADARA on October 9, 2026, bringing together the Shady Records rapper, Tokyo artist Hideyoshi, and voice actor Neil Kaplan in a collaboration built around anime influences and rapid-fire hip-hop performances.

According to Complex, MADARA features solemn piano, heavy bass, and fast hi-hat production, while EZ Mil delivers verses in English and Japanese. Neil Kaplan, known for voicing Madara Uchiha in the English dub of Naruto, also contributes to the song.

The release marks the third collaboration between Eminem and EZ Mil after Realest in 2023 and Head Honcho from Eminem's album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). Eminem also receives a co-producer credit on the new track.

Eminem's verse revisits themes including censorship, personal conflicts in rap, and his career journey. The rapper also references the early period when Dr. Dre discovered him and helped launch his wider career.

"Now you all do as I say/ I am not anti-gay/ But I'm not gonna dance my way 'round your little p—y-ass feelings/ And I may rant like Ye," Eminem raps.

The verse also reflects on Eminem's longevity in hip-hop and his willingness to continue lyrical battles.

"But to have my rage at my age/ I'd give my left genital to be in the middle of beef considerably," Eminem raps.

Eminem recalls doubts surrounding his early career and Dr. Dre's decision to support him after discovering his work in 1997 and signing him to Aftermath Entertainment in 1998.

"So many non-believers fueling my rage/ That I truly never really believed I'd make it/ Let alone believed in fully by Dre/ So when he said he was puttin' me on/ I thought he was pullin' my leg/ Ironic, I found the doc, then I got sicker," Eminem raps.

Kaplan's appearance adds a connection to the Naruto universe that inspired the track title. The song's concept combines EZ Mil's anime interests with his collaboration history with Eminem and Hideyoshi.

"Power chose me, for I once loved those who hate me / Blood spilled by those I care about greatly, but all you who's left shall now obey me," Neil Kaplan delivers on the track.

EZ Mil's MADARA follows his 3RD WRLD VOL. 1 EP, while 3RD WRLD VOL. 2 is scheduled for release in the future. Eminem's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after its July 2024 release, according to Luminate.